Online Training and BPM Supreme Membership Also Included in Exclusive Bundle for DJ-202 Owners

We’re pleased to announce that Roland and Serato have teamed up to provide an exclusive offer for customers in the U.S. and Canada. New users will receive a free Serato DJ Pro upgrade (a $99.00 value) with the purchase of a Roland DJ-202 DJ Controller. What’s more, this offer extends to current registered owners of the DJ-202 as well. The Serato DJ Pro upgrade is part of the DJ-202 Mixpack bundle, which also includes Roland Cloud Academy training and a three-month BPM Supreme membership. In total, this package stacks up to $259.00 in free added value! With the DJ-202 and DJ-202 Mixpack bundle, you have it all—the controller, the software, the tunes, and the knowledge you need to bring it all together.

Musicians, Producers, and Fans Recognize the Influential Drum Machine on August 8th

Celebrate 808 Day on August 8th.

On August 8th (8/08), the global music community will come together to honor the iconic Roland TR-808 drum machine, an instrument that’s inspired countless artists and changed the face of contemporary music. The events will take place on what’s been dubbed “808 Day,” and festivities can be tracked on social media with the hashtag #808day.

“Nothing But Trouble” Now Available from 808 Movie Soundtrack

Check out what might be the biggest track coming from the soon to be released 808 documentary. Lil Wayne and Chalie Puth got together for the track “Nothing But Trouble,” and Ryan Middleton of Music Times says, “The pair may have a new hit on their hands with a very topical theme. The softness of Puth’s voice blends very well with Weezy’s nasally flow, and the beat brings everything together nicely. ” Stream the new tune below, and if you love it, head to iTunes or Spotify to purchase. It’s available today!

The Mixer Reimagined as a Musical Instrument

If you’ve been looking for a more powerful and flexible way to mix and control all your electronic music gear live and in the studio, your wait is over—the MX-1 Mix Performer has arrived! Combining a mixer, control surface, audio interface, and step-based effector into one portable device, the MX-1 is the perfect command center for your rig. It seamlessly brings together your AIRA gear, synths, drum machines, loops, DAW tracks, and more into a single performance-optimized mixing instrument that’s ready to be played.